Robbery

Question 1

What is the AR of burglary?

Answer 1

1. The AR of theft
2. Force or the threat of force is used
3. The force or threat is immediately at the time of stealing

Question 2

Appropriation is a continuing act for the purpose of the theft. Which case?

Answer 2

R v Hale

Question 3

The use of force can be directed against property as well as people. Which case?

Answer 3

R v Clouden

Question 4

What is the MR of robbery?

Answer 4

1. The MR of theft
2. The force is used in order to steal
3. Intention or recklessness as to the force

Question 5

What is the AR of burglary s9(1)(a)?

Answer 5

1. Entry into a building or part of a building

2. As a trespasser

Question 6

Entry must be “effective and substantial”. Which case?

Answer 6

R v Collins

Question 7

Being stuck in a shop window was “effective entry”. Which case?

Answer 7

R v Ryan

Question 8

A person may be a trespasser if they entered the building or part of a building, knowing that they were going to exceed their permission. Which case?

Answer 8

R v Jones and Smith

Question 9

A “part of a building” may include a shop counter. Which case?

Answer 9

R v Walkington

Question 10

What is the MR of burglary s9(1)(a)?

Answer 10

1. Intention to enter
2. Intention or recklessness as to being a trespasser
3. Intention to steal or commit GBH or criminal damage

Question 11

What is the AR of burglary s9(1)(b)?

Answer 11

1. Having entered
2. A part of a building as a trespasser
3. AR of theft, GBH (or attempted GBH)

Question 12

What is the MR of burglary s9(1)(b)?

Answer 12

1. Intention to enter
2. Intention or recklessness as to the trespass
3. MR of the ulterior offence